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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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